What is most frequent cause of complaints filed with APA ethics committee?

sexual misconduct, 33% of complaints filed, also most frequent and costly of malpractice claims

purpose of General Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services

1. means of self-regulation to protect public interest
2. quality assurance and performance

purpose of the Specialty Guidelines for the Delivery of Services

1. educate public and profession as to policies relation to 4 applied fields
2. facilitate development of profession
3. 4 areas: clinical, counseling, school, I/O
4. only slightly more specific than general guidelines (applied to 4 areas)